True Crime

Timothy Dale “Tim” Pasa was 50 years old when firefighters responded to a morning house fire in Centerville, Iowa on May 5, 2018, and discovered his body on the bed in the master bedroom. But investigators quickly noticed red flags, including disabled smoke alarms and evidence suggesting the blaze was staged, and an autopsy later indicated Tim had no smoke inhalation, meaning he was already dead before the fire started.

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Fast cars. Faster egos. Zero patience for the speed limit. Join Law&Crime’s Chris Stewart as he breaks down bodycam where officers come face-to-face with reckless teens who treat public roads like a racetrack. From triple-digit speeds to panic-fueled decisions, these chases show what happens when confidence outruns common sense.Whether you’re here for the adrenaline, the commentary, or the cautionary tale—this compilation proves one thing: Need for Speed belongs on a console, not the highway.

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A 12-year-old Florida boy, Cristian Fernandez, stands accused of murdering his 2-year-old half-brother and sexually abusing another sibling. Raised in a life marked by neglect, abuse, and early trauma, including being found naked and wandering as a toddler, Fernandez’s early years were anything but stable. During questioning, he denied intent to kill, citing “flashbacks” of past abuse by his stepfather as a trigger for his violent behavior. His defense argues his youth prevented him from fully understanding his legal rights; a judge later ruled his interrogation statements inadmissible on those grounds. Couch Detectives dives into every piece of the interr...

details the criminal case of Robert Connor, a 56-year-old ex-convict who targeted an elderly couple in their 90s for a home invasion in Ocala, Florida.

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Today's case brings us to Strafford Missouri where we have a truly shocking interrogation video for you. Three people dead, all shot in the head... TWICE, as they sat around the kitchen table. 48-year-old Tonya Huy, 71-year-old Ronald Koehler and 78-year-old Linda Koehler.

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compelling and harrowing exploration of true crime cases centered on broken trust, intense obsession, and domestic tragedy. The program investigates several high-profile criminal cases—including the stories of Virginia Vertitis, Donna Horwit, and the murder of Ryan Poston—to examine the complex dynamics that can drive partners and family members to commit acts of violence.

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An investigation into the death of the patriarch of the Farris family, whose remains were discovered on their property. The case exposes deep-seated familial drama, disputes over money, and an extramarital affair that ultimately became the central focus of a murder trial.

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Florida Man lives up to the legend once again. In this ultimate compilation, nineteen arrests across Florida spiral into chaos as suspects assault officers, flee on foot and in vehicles, and turn routine encounters into wild, unpredictable moments caught on camera.

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Some people do get away with murder, at least for a while. Flush with their success, serial killers murder again and again. But each time they kill, they leave behind a few more clues, which ultimately lead to their undoing.

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Mengqi Ji was 28 years old, a talented engineer and new mother living in Columbia, Missouri. In October 2019, she suddenly vanished, and her husband, Joseph Elledge, went on local TV pleading for help as investigators raced to figure out what happened. But as police dug deeper, they uncovered secret recordings, signs of escalating control and conflict, and a carefully crafted narrative that didn’t match the evidence. Months later, Mengqi’s remains were discovered in Rock Bridge Memorial State Park near the Devil’s Icebox trail system, and forensic links helped tie the case together. The Decoder breaks down the haunting timeli...

From rat infestations, to dead animals in the freezer, Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber is taking us through five “House of Horrors” cases caught on police bodycam that will leave your stomach turning – with dramatic rescues and arrests made just in time before potentially fatal consequences.

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An examination of the bizarre and tragic 1990 assassination of Marlene Warren, who was fatally shot at her home by an assailant disguised in a full clown costume.

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Buckle up—because Law&Crime’s Chris Stewart is diving into 8 of the wildest, most unbelievable Florida Man arrests ever caught on camera. From dramatic foot chases to ridiculous excuses, these clips show exactly what happens when a Florida Man decides resisting arrest is the move… and spoiler alert: it never ends well. Whether you love crazy police encounters, shocking bodycam videos, or just the legendary chaos of Florida Man stories, this episode delivers nonstop entertainment.

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An examination into the suspicious death of Amanda Perolt, where the conflicting narrative of a police officer husband clashes with forensic evidence and the eventual pursuit of justice by the victim's family.


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the 1994 cold case murder of Robin Lawrence, a gifted artist and mother who was brutally killed in her home in Fairfax County, Virginia. For nearly three decades, the case remained unsolved, leaving her family, including her husband Olly and daughter Nicole, without answers.

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An investigative look into the pursuit of an elusive dark web operator accused of facilitating murder-for-hire schemes, exposing the dangerous intersection of technology and criminal enterprise.

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Drug trafficking has spawned a violent and deadly criminal underground. It’s providing a challenge to forensic investigators devoted to cracking drug rings.

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An investigative look at the series of unsolved disappearances and murders of women along Highway 16 in British Columbia, Canada, highlighting the long-standing efforts to find justice for the victims.

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Wisconsin cops don't mess around when suspects slam the gas and take off instead of pulling over. Officers aim to shut down fleeing drivers, especially when the stakes become even more dangerous. Watch 13 of the wildest high-speed pursuits with Wisconsin police previously featured on On Patrol: Live.

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Investigators rely on ballistics analysis—specifically the discovery of unusual "gas check" metal discs found at crime scenes—to link a series of execution-style killings to the Allen brothers. The case emphasizes the crucial role of firearms identification in placing specific weapons into the hands of suspects.

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From high-speed chases to a dramatic homicide suspect capture, these clips show how fast control can vanish. Watch the action unfold on On Patrol: Live with moments from Toledo, Everett, Richland County, and Berkeley County.

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Investigates the controversial shooting of Will Carter Jr. by his on-again, off-again girlfriend, Victoria Rickman. The case gained national attention due to the unexpected involvement of a reality television crew that was filming the police investigation at the scene.

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compilation explores three intense criminal investigations focused on notorious killing sprees and multiple murders that shook the nation.

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When police in a small Washington State community began looking into the disappearance of a 22-year-old woman, they had no way of knowing it would evolve into a nationwide hunt for a sexual sadist. Police knew the killer’s identity, but he was a master of disguise. The FBI was called on to help. Agents discovered that several unsuspecting women across the northwest had fallen prey to his charms. As the number of abductions escalated, a massive media campaign became the FBI’s best chance of flushing out the serial killer, and putting an end to his violent rampage.

In the early 1980s, the decapitation of a young African-American male led the Miami-Dade police department and the FBI along a trail of murder. Investigators quickly discovered that the victim was a dissident member of a religious sect headed by a man calling himself Yahweh ben Yahweh, or God, Son of God. Although the FBI believed Yahweh ben Yahweh and his followers were responsible for many murders, they could find no direct evidence linking them to the crimes. Agents knew they had but one recourse: to convince one of the cult leader’s fanatical followers to betray a man he co...

In February of 1996, New Jersey millionaire Frank Black flew to Florida to close a major business deal before retiring. He never came home. Authorities in New Jersey sensed foul play and brought in the FBI. Agents learned of a mystery woman in Florida who was to meet Black. Phone records showed a flood of calls to Black from his business rival just before the disappearance. The FBI would have to piece together a puzzle of scant physical evidence, wiretaps and innuendo to untangle a web of deceit that led to a vengeance killing.

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Terrorism: Thanks to new technology and, perhaps, the approaching millennium, terrorism is a growing international threat. The Oklahoma City explosion and the bombing of the World Trade Center are just two of the incidents of this growing problem. With the expertise of bomb squads, chemists and tool mark experts, bombs are deactivated and criminals are caught.

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An investigation into the international crime spree of Colton Harris Moore, a teenager who gained notoriety for stealing airplanes, boats, and cars while often remaining barefoot to evade capture.

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a 31-year-old father from Jay County, Indiana. The story unravels a disturbing plot orchestrated by his ex-fiancée, Esther Jane 'EJ' Steven, a local high school softball coach and daycare provider. Driven by a desire to keep Shea out of her life and her daughter's life, EJ enlisted the help of two younger associates, Shelby Hasted and Hannah Kapki.

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They know as much about crime as any crime fighter, or any criminal. They’re the crime writers, and through their eyes we see murder most foul. Combining perspectives of law enforcement, felons, and journalism, crime writers provide us with as near a first-person account as possible.

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A good coroner provides what’s necessary to solve a crime. A bad one can spoil an otherwise rock-solid case. Cyril Wecht and Henry Lee, two of the country’s most respected coroners, share their cases and insights into crime solving.

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features three intense true-crime investigations that delve into the dark circumstances surrounding complex murder cases. The episodes explore the relentless pursuit of justice, examining the chilling details, forensic breakthroughs, and emotional impact on the families of the victims left behind in cases of cold-blooded violence and tragic betrayal.

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in 1989, Marine Captain Shirley Russell disappeared from Quantico, Virginia. Captain Russell was a dedicated officer; her friends and colleagues were certain she had not gone AWOL. FBI agents found her husband, a former Marine, was acting strangely, and a blood-like stain on the couple’s floor disappeared before agents could examine it. There was no body, no witness and no weapon. Yet the FBI’s intense investigation revealed a violent past and a step-by-step plan to murder. Agents hoped it would be enough to bring Captain Russell’s killer to justice.

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The Great Outdoors may offer great clues to solving brutal murders. But it takes the keen eye of the forensic entomologist and botanist to decipher the clues nature provides.

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The solution to the most heinous crimes often hinge on the smallest of clues. Investigators must have their eyes trained to find the full story of a murder written in a single scrap of evidence.

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In the early hours of June 5, 2018, a house fire in Kenosha, Wisconsin revealed a horrifying scene: Randall “Randy” Volar III was found dead inside, and investigators quickly determined it wasn’t an accident. The investigation led to Chrystul Kizer, a teenager prosecutors said shot Volar, set the house on fire, and fled in his BMW, igniting a nationwide debate as her defense argued she was being sexually trafficked by Volar and should be protected under Wisconsin’s trafficking-related affirmative defense law.

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Byrd and Melanie Billings were murdered during a brutal home invasion in Pensacola, Florida, on July 9, 2009. The couple had 17 children, including 13 adopted special needs kids. Leonard Patrick Gonzalez Jr. led a group of seven in the robbery and execution-style killings.

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There’s never a good reason for murder, but some killers are particularly brutal—choosing their prey at random or with no apparent motive and then cunningly covering their tracks. Even so, telltale clues remain. It’s up to forensic investigators to follow the trail of scattered clues to capture these deadly killers.

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1990, a body was discovered burning in a Minnesota alley. Weeks later, police finally identified the victim, a suspected drug courier from California. The FBI began working with local police and slowly uncovered a multi-state crime ring run by a deadly drug lord who used violence and intimidation to keep those around him silent. Agents needed to infiltrate and dismantle the crew before more people died.

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In November of 1994, when a Wells Fargo armored van disappeared from a Glendale, Arizona mall, local authorities and the FBI scrambled to recover it, and its cargo of nearly a million dollars. Six hours later, agents found the van, its driver shot dead inside and the money gone. It was a perfect hit by professionals who left no clue behind. Months passed before a solid lead developed. In January, a tip led agents to look into a former prison guard. Surveillance uncovered two other suspects, a bounty hunter and a former Phoenix policeman. The FBI would have its hands full...